I completely agree. This is my dream scenario as well. I'm curious to know why Arizona isn't at least considering this. They're clearly not contending anytime soon and Fitzgerald is just going to rot away and get nailed because QBs like Leinhart are going to hang him out to dry. I see a Kevin Garnett type situation for him where he's going to be too nice/too patient until it's almost too late.

I completely agree. This is my dream scenario as well. I'm curious to know why Arizona isn't at least considering this. They're clearly not contending anytime soon and Fitzgerald is just going to rot away and get nailed because QBs like Leinhart are going to hang him out to dry. I see a Kevin Garnett type situation for him where he's going to be too nice/too patient until it's almost too late. He has to first waive his no-trade clause too I believe.Posted by apdynasty23

ok, so can you call BB in the morning and let him know the fans want Fitz

Btown, no way bro. That's way too much for Fitzgerald. We have leverage, they don't. They have a superstar receiver on their roster and nobody to throw him the ball. They need infusion of youth and the only way to do that is through the draft for which we have a ton of chips.

Mankins and a #1 is the best I'd do, which is a steal for them actually. They can draft someone as a foundation for them (QB, for instance).

A deal like this could still be done on draft day next year. Imagine the Patriots picking with Oakland's pick and Arizona's prized QB prospect is sitting there.

Fitz and Johnson are the only two WRs I would trade for and to get them would cost the Patriots an arm, a leg and Patriots place. We're not trading for anyone. What you see is what you'll get for the rest of the year.

Mankins for Fitz maybe. Nothing else. We have a very young group of players. We should build for the next run, not trade away for the offchance of being better this year (and since Fitz missed all of the time with us he wouldn't know the schemes we run for 4 games or more...).

We have a bunch of players who either are starting to emerge (Chung, Tate, Gronk, Edelman, Hernandez, McCourty, Cunningham, Spikes, Mayo, and Brace), and a bunch more that I think will start to emerge very soon (even Butler won't be bad forever - he's just on a down streak).

This core group will be dominant for years to come. What will help more? Grabbing 2 1st rounders (OLB/DE maybe?), 2 2nd rounders (RB/WR), 2 3rd rounders (OL/DL), and 2 4th rounders (OLB/DE/WR/OL/DL), or trading all of that away for 1 player???

Again, a case where I'm glad that BB runs this team and not some of those who are out there - you'd be the Al Davis of New England if we let you...

You know this idea came to me as well. but it would take much more than that. Mankins, Raiders 1st, Patriots 2nd, and Patriots 4th. Fitz is all they have down there, but id pull for this trade. Who wouldn't feel comfortable paying a high price to get Fitz and paying a huge deal? better question, is there another WR u would think of doing this for? NOPE. This would be Legendary.Posted by btownteamsrking

I would love if Fitz came here, but no way in hell I'm giving Mankins, a 1st, 2nd and 4th for him. He is not worth nearly that much.

BB isn't giving up a high draft pick for a flashy wide receiver ever, let alone the middle of the season. We have no idea if any of these guys are smart enough or disciplined enough to play in our complicated and demanding offense. We might give up a later pick for a guy like Branch or bring in another Gaffney, but that is it.

Btown, no way bro. That's way too much for Fitzgerald. We have leverage, they don't. They have a superstar receiver on their roster and nobody to throw him the ball. They need infusion of youth and the only way to do that is through the draft for which we have a ton of chips. Mankins and a #1 is the best I'd do, which is a steal for them actually. They can draft someone as a foundation for them (QB, for instance). A deal like this could still be done on draft day next year. Imagine the Patriots picking with Oakland's pick and Arizona's prized QB prospect is sitting there.Posted by apdynasty23

I know its a very high price, but they have to keep someone that fans will buy tickets to see. They have no reason to give him up to us so they need to be overwhlemed.

I want to kill this idea of a star receiver is a shiny ornament. A WR with a bad attitude is ornament u dont want. but a guy like Fitz , who as far as i know does not cuase any problems, would be amazing to have and he is so young that he will be here a long time. The trade will pay for itself.

Plaxico Burress gets out June 2011. So right before next season he'll be out. But I'm pretty sure a lot of teams are looking to sign him as soon as he gets out. PHilly, Giants, Cinci.... He would be perfect for the Patriots tho, But I doubt BB will pursue him.

We should keep most of our picks but I have no problem with us trading some of them and getting some good talent at WR. If the Pats lay an egg for the rest of the year and they trade down all their picks to get value then id have to say the days of getting proven top notch players is a thing of the past for In Bill we trust :/